Software Engineer
We are looking for a proactive and curious Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to solving complex engineering problems in Fin Crime space. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in automating key processes which will allow our customers to get the funding they need in record time. Your passion for innovation and problem-solving will be essential in driving our mission forward.
Who are we?
We’re Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed.
At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow.
With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we’ve built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that’s reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash.
We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience.
The role
Collaborating as part of an agile cross functional team, as well as technology guilds
Building great user experiences for customers, internal and external
Delivering innovation through software to automate processes that enable Funding Circle to operate at scale
Using K8s, Kafka, Python, React, Ruby, Clojure
Working with serverless and event driven architectures
Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day
What we’re looking for
Experience in Python is preferred but strong knowledge of at least one major coding language is acceptable (Python, Clojure, Ruby, Scala)
Fundamental programming skills (data structures, algorithms)
- Experience working with Kafka
Interest in Serverless architectures
Knowledge of cloud-based Infrastructure (AWS API Gateway, Lambda, Cognito, DynamoDB)
Experience working with Terraform
Openness to learn and work with different technologies
Good communication skills, both written and spoken
Knowledge of Agile, BDD, TDD and CI/CD
An interest or experience in any of Functional Programming, Distributed Systems or Event-Driven Architectures
At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the requirements.
